“I’m not denying that I was in that band for 24 years. That’s a huge portion of my life’s work. I’m not shunning it and I’m not turning away from it and pretending that it didn’t happen. That’s music I’m proud of.” That’s Rich Robinson talking about his nearly quarter of a century stint in … Continue reading Musical Companions: Rich Robinson Reunites with Birds of a Feather to Form The Magpie Salute →

The site of the 1969 Woodstock festival has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this week.  Cuomo called the festival a “pivotal moment in both New York and American history,” stating that its designation as a Historic site will preserve the landmark for future generations. The … Continue reading Woodstock Site Added to National Historic Register →

In 2016, Bob Dylan was awarded Nobel Prize in Literature “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”. On June 4th Dylan delivered his  lecture, the only requirement for Dylan to be able to claim his prize money. Dylan delivered to the academy as an audio file. In it, he reflects … Continue reading Listen to Bob Dylan’s Nobel Lecture in Literature →

Following the release of his highly anticipated solo album, Is This The Life We Really Want? earlier this week, Roger Waters will appear on CBS Sunday Morning this Sunday in support of the new album. Check your local listings for air times. Waters, who as one of the creative powers and songwriting forces behind Pink … Continue reading Roger Waters To Appear on CBS Sunday Morning This Sunday →

A guitar owned and played by the late Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia sold at auction Wednesday for $1.9M USD. The guitar, nicknamed Wolf, was purchased by its previous owner, Daniel Pritzker, in 2002 for $ 790,000. Proceeds from the sale are being donated to the Southern Poverty Law Center. “I’ve been a fan of … Continue reading Jerry Garcia Guitar Fetches $1.9M at Auction →

On June 9th, The Magpie Salute will release their self-titled album featuring the band’s very first single “Omission.” The Magpie Salute, formed in 2016, brings Rich Robinson, the guitarist and co-founding member of The Black Crowes, together with two key members of Crowes fame – guitarist Marc Ford and bassist Sven Pipien – alongside drummer … Continue reading The Magpie Salute: “Omission” Official Music Video →

To celebrate the life of Gregg Allman, AXS TV has shared Gregg Allman’s intimate 2015 interview with Dan Rather in its entirety. In the interview, Allman opens up about growing up without a father, the death of his younger brother, addiction, and keeping the Allman Brothers Band together for 40 years. Watch The Big Interview … Continue reading Watch Gregg Allman Open Up In This Interview with Dan Rather About Tragedy, Addiction, and Moving Forward →

Billy Joel paid tribute to the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album with a performance of ‘A Day in the Life’ during his show at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. “It was a remarkable album, they were my favorite band and they inspired me to do what I do now,” Joel said of … Continue reading Watch Billy Joel Perform Beatles’ ‘A Day in the Life’ →

The full line-up for Glastonbury 2017 was announced today with acts performing on 77 stages for this year’s festival. Radiohead and the Foo Fighters will headline the ‘Pyramid Stage’ on Friday and Saturday night of the festival respectively.  Also on the bill of the ‘Pyramid Stage’ are Kris Kristofferson, Chic and Barry Gibb, among others. … Continue reading Glastonbury Festival Announces Full Line-Up →

While visiting Jimmy Kimmel Live last week, U2 talked about the inspiration behind their Joshua Tree album, their love for America and surprised the audience with a performance of one of their biggest hits. “We love America,” Bono told the late night host. “For Irish people, America’s the promised land.” But the reason behind the … Continue reading Watch U2’s Surprise Performance of “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” →

Roger Waters has released a short film for this song “The Last Refugee,” off his forthcoming album, Is This The Life We Really Want? The album is due out June 2nd and is available for pre-order now. Watch the video, directed by Waters and Sean Evans, below. RELATED: See photos from Roger Waters’ dress rehearsal … Continue reading Watch Roger Waters’ Short Film for ‘The Last Refugee’ →

Gregg Allman, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band an a pioneer of southern rock, has died at the age of 69. Allman passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Georgia, according to a post on his official website. Allman has struggled with a number of health issues over the past several years including … Continue reading Gregg Allman Dies at 69 →